21-01-13, 01:52 PM
In reply to all the guys warning me about wrecking: I know full well what the consequences of stupid riding are (I nearly wrote off my 125 when I didn't see a sharp corner in time when riding at night. 40mph + hedge = tears). I am all-too familiar with the pain of seeing one's pride and joy damaged. Not to mention the financial pain of repairing it.
Luckily, I'm also a chicken! If I feel it's getting too close to my comfort zone, I'll quite happily wimp out, bike intact. As for where to learn, there are some pretty quiet roundabouts nearby, and failing that, Tesco's carpark on a Sunday. It's not like I'm lacking in places to learn.
I can't really afford a course, or even a track day (if they'd even let me on. 33bhp limit on the license). My plan was just to take it easy, scout out good locations beforehand, and approach the corners without rushing, and being prepared.
As for why I want to learn, it's not for the kudos or any of that crap, it's a question of knowledge of my own limits and my own skill. It's comforting knowing you CAN go that little bit further if you really need to - but hopefully you never will. The same reasons why the pros recommend you practise your emergency breaking regularly. If the s*** hits the fan, you'll have enough on your plate without having doubts of your own ability.
Luckily, I'm also a chicken! If I feel it's getting too close to my comfort zone, I'll quite happily wimp out, bike intact. As for where to learn, there are some pretty quiet roundabouts nearby, and failing that, Tesco's carpark on a Sunday. It's not like I'm lacking in places to learn.
I can't really afford a course, or even a track day (if they'd even let me on. 33bhp limit on the license). My plan was just to take it easy, scout out good locations beforehand, and approach the corners without rushing, and being prepared.
As for why I want to learn, it's not for the kudos or any of that crap, it's a question of knowledge of my own limits and my own skill. It's comforting knowing you CAN go that little bit further if you really need to - but hopefully you never will. The same reasons why the pros recommend you practise your emergency breaking regularly. If the s*** hits the fan, you'll have enough on your plate without having doubts of your own ability.
The Deef's apprentice